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Subtract 2/72 from 4/3

1st number: 1 1/3, 2nd number: 2/72

4/3 - 2/72 is 47/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 72 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 24 = 72,
    4/3 = 4 × 24/3 × 24 = 96/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
    2/72 = 2 × 1/72 × 1 = 2/72
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    96/72 - 2/72 = 96 - 2/72 = 94/72
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/36
  6. In mixed form: 111/36

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